DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDS
Episodes
Episode #87 To Love - To Be Loved
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLove is the most complex word and feeling in our mortal experience. Love is a subjective emotional state that directly relates to our ...
Episode #86 Returning to "Normal"
26 Jun 2021
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Send us a textAs we return to our normal lives, whatever that might be, we are going to find that things are far more difficult than they were previou...
Episode #85 Details & Prayer
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf the Lord is in the details of our lives, how do we include the details in our prayers, especially when it comes to daily chronic symp...
Episode #84 Mania and the Mind
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe mind is one of the most studied and yet mysterious parts of the body. Mania is not often discussed in the world of mental illness ...
Episode #83 Where Sticks and Stones Become Beams and Boulders
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnxiety and the combination of anxiety and depression cause serious disruptions in the lives of more than 20 percent of church membershi...
Episode #82 Balm of Gilead
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it mean to be healed? What should you expect as part of a healing process? Healing requires more than just symptom relief,...
Episode #81 The Trouble with Sin
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSin is such a difficult thing with mental illness. When you are in the midst of an episode everything can feel like sin. How do we w...
Episode #80 A World Between Part II - Medication & Treatment
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode is Part II of a two part series discussing mild to moderate and temporary mental illness. Temporary or mild mental illnes...
Episode #79 A World Between Part I - Medication & Treatment - Intermittent/ Temporary Mental Illness
15 May 2021
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Send us a textThis episode is Part I of a two part series discussing mild to moderate and temporary mental illness. Temporary or mild mental illness...
Episode #78 That Moment of Truth
08 May 2021
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Send us a textWhat will judgement day be like? How do we know if we are doing or becoming enough? What will that moment of truth entail? Sometim...
Episode #77 What is Real?! The Trial of Testimony
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat comprises our reality? Why do we accept useful illusions in our lives? How does the brain create reality for us personally? How d...
Episode #76 A Healthy Mental State
24 Apr 2021
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Send us a textWhat does it mean to be mentally and emotionally healthy? Can it be done without being at least reasonably healthy spiritually? More i...
Episode #75 Pain
15 Apr 2021
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Send us a textWhat is pain? Why does it motivate us? Is there any relation to physical pain and emotional or mental pain? Why do we suffer pain an...
Episode #74 The Art of Masking
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Have you ever had a loved one attempt suicide or involve themselves in other self harm activities and you had no idea? Have you ever w...
Episode #73 The Power of the Positive
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMental Illness takes its toll on our future. Our future is most often perceived through our present. When that present is anxiety or...
Episode #72 You
28 Mar 2021
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Send us a textYou Matter to the Lord.
Episode #71 Physical Weaknesses & Spiritual Disabilities
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Lord does not give spiritual weaknesses but he does bless us with physical, mental and environmental weaknesses. He gives us these...
Episode #70 - Into the Rabbit Hole - Adult Anxiety Disorder
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhile we all deal with anxiety in our lives, there is a significant difference between nervousness giving a talk a church and the paraly...
Episode #69 - Lessons in Bias and Stigma
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEveryone who has ever experienced mental illness and desires to discuss it with someone who has not, faces the inevitable media and soci...
Episode #68 Abuse - Of Millstones & Mercy - Mental Illness with Cause
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere are many reason why we pass through bouts of mental illness. One of the more difficult external causes is abuse. Abuse can c...
Episode #67 Learning to Love Ourselves as we Are
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSo much of the pain and heartache surrounding church membership and mental illness is the guilt we feel when we don't have the capa...
Episode #66 The Heart of the Matter
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSometimes difficult discussions need to take place. Suicide is one of those discussions. How do you talk about it? What can you do t...
Episode #65 A Fireside Chat
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast is a little different from those previously done. It is done in the form of what might be termed a fireside without and a...
Episode #64 Coping Mechanisms & You Are Enough
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNo matter how hard we try and work to management our mental illness, life happens and it is going to bring with it some of those symptom...
Episode #63 - A World Between (Temporary & Intermittent Mental Illness)
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMental illness comes in many varieties and one of the most common is the temporary form. However, temporary doesn't mean its not ...
Episode #62 It's Personal
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSometimes in life we are going to need to break out of our shell and talk to someone about or mental illness. The decision to do so is v...
Episode #61 Lines, Precepts & Small Moments
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe know that the Lord teaches us line upon line and in small moments. However, that knowledge can come in many ways and that might inc...
Episode #60 Looking Back and Changing Habits
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy is it so difficult to change habits and routines? Why are we so unsuccessful when it comes to New Years Resolutions? Why do my r...
Episode #59 That Time of Year
25 Dec 2020
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Send us a textThis year has definitely been one of reflection and trying to understand the whys.
Episode #57 Burdens
16 Dec 2020
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Send us a textWe all have burdens in our lives ones we can control and those we cannot. This episode is about those we cannot.
Episode #56 Repentance. It's a Process
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRepentance from the perspective of a change of nature can be a very difficult problem for someone who is dealing with the emotional real...
Episode #55 Anxiety Disorders & Teenage Life - Part 2
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnxiety creates all kinds of difficulties in our spiritual lives. This episode talks about the three most important ones and how one c...
Episode #54 Anxiety Disorders & Teenage Life - Part 1
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnxiety occurs in all of us but sometimes the protective defense system of the body goes awry and long term anxiety takes hold of ones l...
Episode #53 Understanding & Pre-mortality
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSometimes we just need some understanding!
Episode #52 The Light in the Darkened Tunnel
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textObtaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and his atonement can be a daunting task when afflicted with a mental illness. Thi...
Episode #51 Adult Onset Mental Illness
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStatistics show that the odds of mental illness in adults is somewhere between 20-25%. It is by far one of the most common illnesses t...
Episode #50 Teenage Bipolar, Depression & Anxiety
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTeenage emergence of mental illness is one of the most baffling, frustrating experiences of life. This episode seeks to simply help th...
Episode #49 Childhood Anxiety
13 Oct 2020
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Send us a textChildhood anxiety is probably one of the more difficult, frustrating and exhausting issues that a parent can face. This episode seeks ...
Episode #47 In the Grasp of Lucifer
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen mental illness rages and the feelings of hopeless despair set in, it can feel as though Lucifer has walked right through our front ...
Episode # 45 Suicide Part II (Bonus Episode)
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSuicide is a complex issue many of us would prefer to tuck into the corners of our lives and never touch. In many circles including ch...
Episode #44 Murmuring, Complaint & Honest Prayer
18 Sep 2020
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Send us a textMental illness is fertile ground for murmuring and complaints. It can be one of the more difficult problems in the life of one who is ...
Episode #43 Hope.?!
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHope has rarely been a part of my mental illness experience and I suppose that it is the same for most who suffer. Today's episod...
Episode #42 How Do I Know? If I have a Mental Illness
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSometimes for those who are afflicted it is difficult to see the forest through the trees meaning that we are our own worst enemy when i...
Episode #41 Sexuality, Intimacy and Mental Illness
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHuman sexuality and mental illness have always had a tenuous relationship. Today's discussion talk about several issues associate...
Episode #40 - 10 Rules for the Road of Mental Illness
18 Aug 2020
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Send us a textOne of the more difficult problems with mental illness is that we still have to live life and make decisions when the illness overwhelms...
Episode #39 Success & Failure
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it mean to live Successfully with a mental illness? How can someone determine if they are succeeding or failing? This podc...
Episode #38 Faith and the Five Talent Person
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode describes the difficulty of faith in association with a mental illness. Faith, motivation, determination, whatever you ca...
Episode #37 Self-Doubt - Self-Worth
25 Jul 2020
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Send us a textOne of the major concerns and emotional difficulties one has to overcome with mental illness is self-doubt. Measuring one's self-...
Episode #36 - Gospel Living - In or Out
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode discusses the advantages to being a member of the church and having a mental illness. Many individuals do not see the chu...
Episode #35 Addiction - Substance Abuse Disorder
11 Jul 2020
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Send us a textIn this episode, the author discusses addiction from the perspective of substance abuse disorders, mental illness and the church. Abou...
Episode #34 Hearing the Lord Through Mental Illness
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a member of the church I always found it difficult to apply doctrines of the church, specifically personal revelation and doctrines o...
Episode #33 Loneliness & Isolation - The Need for Connectedness
27 Jun 2020
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Send us a textThis episode explores our need for deep connected relationships and the difficulties associated with development of these charitable rel...
Episode #32 Survival Mode
19 Jun 2020
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Send us a textSometimes mental illness gets the best of us and we end up in survival mode. The author discusses various concerns mentally, spiritual...
Episode #31 Perfection Addiction - Toxic Perfectionism & Mental Illness
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDue to the nature of mental illness, those who suffer have a tendency to rely less upon their feelings and emotions and more upon outwar...
Episode #30 Forgiving Oneself
06 Jun 2020
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Send us a textThe author discusses the difficulties associate with forgiving oneself of actions that occurred during mental illness episodes and how t...
Episode #29 Personal Questions - Spiritual Concerns
06 Jun 2020
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Send us a textThis episode includes questions received by the author regarding spiritual concerns and mental illness. The first four questions deal ...
Podcast #28 Isolation Depression & Anxiety - Bonus Podcast
31 May 2020
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Send us a textThe author discusses the effects of isolation on mental illness both from the perspective of the clinically depressed and those who are ...
Episode #24 Counseling & Therapy - The Brain Trainers
16 May 2020
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Send us a textThis episode describes counseling from the patients perspective and the significant role it plays in the treatment of mental illness. ...
Episode #23 Happiness Finding it & Keeping it
13 May 2020
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Send us a textThis episode explores the idea of happiness and what it means to be happy and at peace with ones life. Mental illness can and often do...
Episode #22 Mania - Bulletproof and Blind
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode discusses the opposing side of bipolarity, mania. The difficulties associated with mania including those that most affect...
Episode #21 Mental Illness & Accessing the Atoning Power of Jesus Christ
03 May 2020
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Send us a textThis episode discusses the atonement of Jesus Christ as a powerful influence in the lives of those dealing with mental illness. It dis...
Episode #20 The Many Faces of Depression - Same Sex Attraction
27 Apr 2020
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Send us a textThis episode covers the idea that depression and anxiety and their attending illnesses are very person. Mental illness is a very indiv...
Episode #19 Why me? Why Suffering? Why Not?
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy must suffering occur especially the suffering of mental illness? Could it be that there is a purpose and design to it? Could it ...
Episode #18 Anxiety Behind Closed Doors
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast explores anxiety from the perspective of a member of the church. Anxiety as an illness is often disregarded and relegated...
Episode #16 Music and Media - Symptom & Treatment
08 Apr 2020
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Send us a textThis podcast discusses music and media as both a symptom of the illness and also a good option for treatment. Music has great power to...
Episode #15 Medication
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThrough this podcast the author discusses medication in all forms. The podcast addresses the difficult issues of self-medication as we...
Episode #14 Depression & Bipolar What to Expect During Treatment & Recovery Part II The Affected
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast is a continuance of the previous podcast that discusses important aspects of treatment and recovery of the disease. The p...
Episode #13 Depression & Bipolar What to expect during treatment & recovery Part I The Afflicted
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, the author describes many of the things you should expect once you begin to treat the illness. Much of the discussion...
Episode #12 The Power of Relationship Part 2 Spouse & Significant others
15 Mar 2020
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Send us a textThis episode dives deeper into the Spouse-Companionship relationship and the difficulties these types of relationships face when one of ...
Episode #11 The Power of Relationship Part 1 Parent/Child
15 Mar 2020
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Send us a textThis episode dives deeper into the parent-child relationship as to the effects of mental illness upon the relationship and how to identi...
Episode #9 Spiritual Light & Darkness - Spirituality & Depression
29 Feb 2020
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Send us a textIn this episode the author details the nature of spirituality and how depression overcomes and negatively affects spiritual development....
Episode #8 How Can I Help? Mental Illness Support
22 Feb 2020
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Send us a textIn this episode the author explains ways in which we can approach helping those afflicted with depression and bipolar. The explanation...
Episode #6 Full-Time Missionary Service and Mental Illness
14 Feb 2020
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Send us a textIn this episode the author discusses the difficulties associate with with full-time missionary proselyting service and why the Lord woul...
Episode #4 Suicide
01 Feb 2020
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Send us a textA discussion of suicide from experience and from the heart. This podcast is meant to be a meaningful look at suicide from the perspect...
Episode #3 Where is my Testimony? Church is Hell and Depression Feels like Sin
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA discussion of the effects of depression on the normal activities of church life specifically those events that are more outward such a...
Episode #2 Why is living the gospel so difficult?
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"Why is living the gospel so difficult?" is an exploration of the difficulties surrounding the basic principles of church atte...